Land Surveyor
Job Description
At Powers, we provide a range of specialist surveying services for all aspects of topographical, measured building and scanned surveys, along with underground utilities detection and site engineering. Our office is based in Frodsham, Cheshire which is a central location for carrying out surveys across a variety of industries around the country.
We are currently looking for an experienced land surveyor to join our friendly team. This is a great opportunity to join a growing survey team and work on a wide variety of surveying projects using your expertise and developing further surveying skills. For the right candidate, there are opportunities to develop the role to manage a team and head up a department whilst working alongside other senior surveyors.
The role involves:
- carrying out large scale and complicated topographical surveys using total station and GPS technology
- process high quality drawings and complete projects to agreed deliverables.
- carry out measured building and/or underground utilities projects from start to finish as required.
- mentor and support our apprentices.
- ensure all health and safety and quality procedures are followed.
The experience we are looking for:
- 3 to 5 years surveying experience with proven ability in delivering high quality and sometimes complex topographical surveys without direct supervision.
- Competent in the use of AutoCAD, N4ce, Cyclone and Cloudworx software along with Leica Total Stations, laser scanners and GPS technology.
- Some previous experience in measured building or underground utilities experience is desirable.
- CICES accredited or working towards a professional qualification.
- HNC/ONC in Construction for the Built Environment or equivalent industry experience.
- 2 A Levels (or equivalent) and 5 GCSE’s grade A-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
The competencies required:
- Diligence is paramount, with a focus on accuracy and a good eye for detail to produce outputs that meet strict QA guidelines.
- Planning and organising work under own initiative and motivation to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – client-facing work will be required.
- The drive to achieve personal work goals and objectives.
- Excellent team player who can develop positive peer relationships.
- Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
Other information/special requirements:
- A full clean driving licence is an essential requirement.
- CSCS or ECTIB card required.
- Physically fit for route walking/surveying in a variety of construction environments and enjoy working outdoors in all weathers.
Benefits – what we offer:
Competitive salary
Company pension
Potential for car allowance
Paid overtime if required
Employee Assistance Programme
Birthday day off
Professional membership subscription paid
Company workwear and PPE.
We are committed and encourage continuous professional development – we are a CICES Approved Development Partner and our CICES Approved Development Scheme supports our surveyors’ progression to a professional qualification.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to our Equality, Inclusion and Diversity and Positive Work Environment policies.
